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CHICAGO UNION STATION
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
• Designed by Daniel Burnham

• Construction : 1913-1925

• Completed by Graham Anderson Probst & White

• Original Design : 20 Story Building +315’-0”
1920s PROPOSAL

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CHICAGO UNION STATION
LANDMARK DESIGNATION
• Designated a Chicago Landmark in 2002
• All Exteriors, Rooflines & Central Lightwell
• Vehicular Drives & Drop-offs
• Recognizes Originally Planned as a Base for
Multi-Story Addition
• Addition to be Compatibly Designed with
but Differentiated from Existing Building
Jackson St. and Canal St. Facades

Exterior and Lightwell as seen from southwest Adams St. and Clinton St. Facades
Great Hall at Concourse Level 9
CHICAGO UNION STATION
LANDMARK DESIGNATION
• Great Hall, Skylight & Interior Features
• Considered as One of the Most Significant
Interior Public Spaces in the United States
• Currently Under Restoration &
Improvement by Amtrak